BBL (BroadBand Light) Skin Treatment in Denizli

Unlike lasers, which work with a single wavelength, BBL uses a broad band of light. Filters fitted to the front of the device decide which wavelengths reach the skin. This means the same device can target brown spots in one session and redness in another.

How Does BBL Light Work on the Skin?

Light energy is absorbed by coloured structures in the skin and turned into heat. In brown spots this structure is melanin; the heated pigment breaks down, darkens over a few days and works its way up to the surface to flake off. In redness and fine veins the target is the haemoglobin in the blood inside the vessel; the heated vessel wall gradually shrinks.

The gentle heat that reaches the lower layers of the skin also stimulates collagen production. This is why the improvement in skin texture is not seen after a single session but becomes noticeable as the sessions go on.

Which Skin Problems Is BBL Used For?

At our clinic we consider BBL for the following problems:

• Sun spots, age spots and freckles: on brown spots sitting near the surface, the light pulses target melanin. If the type of spot is unclear, we first identify it at the examination and plan your pigmentation treatment options accordingly.
• Facial redness and fine veins: it is an effective option for diffuse redness on the cheeks and around the nose. For individual, clearly visible vessels, laser treatment for thread veins may be more suitable.
• Acne: it helps reduce the redness and inflammation of inflamed spots; it is used alongside medical treatment, not instead of it.
• Skin rejuvenation: it improves the overall look of the skin where there is uneven tone, dullness, rough texture or enlarged pores.

How Is BBL Different from a Laser?

A laser is light concentrated at a single wavelength and focused on a narrow target. BBL treats a wider area at once and acts on more than one problem at the same time. This is an advantage in skin where widespread sun damage, scattered spots and redness are all present together.

For dark, deep pigmented lesions or tattoos, however, BBL is not enough. In these cases the Q-switched laser, which breaks up pigment with very short pulses, is the preferred choice.

What Happens During a BBL Session?

1. Make-up and creams are removed from the skin, and protective eye shields that block the light are put on.
2. A thin layer of cold gel is applied to the treatment area.
3. The device's handpiece is placed on the skin and the light pulses are delivered area by area.
4. When treatment is finished the gel is wiped off, and a soothing cream and sunscreen are applied.

During each pulse you feel a mild burning sensation, or a feeling like a rubber band snapping against the skin. The sensation is brief and numbing cream is not usually needed. The session is complete within 15 to 20 minutes.

How Many BBL Sessions Will I Need?

The number of sessions depends on the problem being treated and on what you hope to achieve. A few distinct sun spots may fade with a small number of sessions, whereas widespread redness or skin rejuvenation needs a programme with planned intervals between sessions. Because the skin continues to age, maintenance sessions at regular intervals may also be recommended to keep the result.

What Happens to the Skin After BBL?

After treatment the skin is slightly red and feels warm; some people have mild swelling. These effects pass quickly. Treated spots first darken, then flake off over a few days like a fine crust; you should not scratch or pick at these crusts.

Protecting the skin from the sun during healing is the most important part of the result. We ask you to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day and to avoid sunbeds and long periods of sunbathing.

Who Should Not Have BBL?

Light treatment cannot be used with the same safety on every skin. In the following situations we do not carry out BBL, or we postpone it:

• Recently tanned skin or a very dark skin tone
• Pregnancy
• Medicines that increase sensitivity to light, and recent isotretinoin treatment
• Active cold sores, infection or an open wound in the treatment area
• Pigmentation that can darken with heat, such as melasma

If there is a mole in the treatment area that has changed in shape or colour, we need to examine it with a dermatoscope before any light treatment. You can find details under mole checks and dermoscopy.

BBL in Denizli: Your Consultation Before Treatment

Before starting BBL, we assess your skin type, the cause of your pigmentation or redness and the medicines you take at our clinic in Denizli. If needed, we test a small area first, see how your skin responds to the light and adjust the settings accordingly. To arrange a consultation with Spec. Dr. Tuba Çelebi Kayhan, you can book an appointment by phone.